MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1g)
Front both lower arm back bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to NSR therefore not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
slight damage to nearside sill
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover fitted
engine tray fitted
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted
engine tray fitted
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leaking from turbo area
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM54 VBG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM54 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LM54 VBG registered?
LM54 VBG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2005.
Is LM54 VBG safe to buy?
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